A New Day Adult Day Services

Who A New Day Serves

Our participants are individuals who still live at home but need some supervision because of their physical or cognitive status.  People who have dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, stroke and other physical or cognitive problems are appropriate for Adult Day Services.  A New Day helps caregivers by giving them peace of mind about their loved one’s safety while they are at work, running errands, or tending to their own health needs.

Examples of A New Day Participants

• An elderly woman who has dementia and lives with her adult granddaughter who works and goes to school.  She needs supervision and socialization but does not yet require long-term care.

• A couple has been married 60 years.  She has Alzheimer’s and he needs a break to focus on his own health and wellness so he can continue to effectively care for her.

• A daughter who works third shift needs to sleep during the day.  Her father lives with her and has periods of confusion and unsteadiness.  She wants to care for him at home for as long as possible.

• A 40-year-old man has Down’s syndrome.  He could benefit from socialization with others and needs supervision while family members continue to work outside the home.

Call (260) 927-3624 to learn how A New Day Adult Day Services can help your family.

Our Services

A New Day is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Schedules are flexible and designed to meet individual family’s needs.  Some participants attend five days per week while other may only attend one or two days.  A New Day is not a drop-off center.  All participants must be assessed prior to attending.  This Level of Care assessments is completed to make sure we can adequately meet your participant’s needs.  It also determines the fee for service.

A New Day offers supervision, socialization, nutrition, assistance with activities of daily living, medication reminders, health monitoring, caregiver support and education, and community education.

While at the center, participants can take part in a variety of therapeutic activities including current events, playing cards and board games, reminiscence, light exercise, movies and popcorn, trivia, music programs, and more.  In addition, A New Day offers Pet Therapy, Intergenerational programs with local pre-school children, and occasional outings to local museums or festivals.

While participants are at the center enjoying activities and interacting with peers, caregivers receive time to run errands or rest.  Working caregivers have peace of mind and a reliable, affordable alternative to long-term care placement.  Employers benefit by having a reduction in absenteeism and having workers that are better able to focus on their jobs.

Our staff and volunteers recognize the importance of accepting each participant as they are, no matter their abilities, and building upon their strengths.

For Caregivers

You are a caregiver if you provide social or physical support to an aging relative or friend, or to a person who is disabled.  Caregivers may make weekly visits to a sick mother still living on her own.  They may bring a frail father into their home for care.  They may arrange for services for a relative who lives hundreds of miles away.  What caregivers share in common is the fact that they take time and energy from their lives to care for someone who needs their help.

A New Day offers a monthly Caregiver Support Group, open to any caregiver.  The Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.  Once a quarter, an educational topic is presented.  Other meetings focus on peer support, allowing caregivers to share experiences and learn from one another.